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Quilting and Patchwork

November 7th, 2008

Fabric Beads - Fun to Make and Use

 Fabric Beads
I came home to find my daughter painting small rolls of fabric with intricate designs.  They were about 1 1/2 inches long, and cylindrical.  She had rolled fabric and secured it with an adhesive.  This particular day, she used Fabri-Tac.  However, Beth says you can use Elmer’s glue, mod podge, and other adhesives.
When […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

September 6th, 2008

Quilters “Going Green” - Has This Changed Your Quilting?

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Even though some may be getting tired of the term, “going green,” it appears to be here to stay…at least for the short term.  It’s the latest catch term for showing you’re concerned about the environment and are participating, in some way, to care for it.
As I go around our town, browse through newspapers and […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 9 comments

January 2nd, 2008

Poll Results - Using Beads & Buttons to Embellish Your Quilts

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  More quilters are discovering the fascination of art quilts, those you hang on the wall and use for decorative effect.  You might place them on a bed but generally use only for adornment.  Perhaps you’ll use fabric art pieces in clothing, too.
To embellish their art quilts, quilters and fabric artists often choose beads and […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

October 8th, 2007

Beading Poll at Quilting & Patchwork

Responses I’ve received to my post, Beading Retreats - Do Quilters Attend These? inspired me to set up a poll at Quilting & Patchwork.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts.  Also, share in the comments, your experiences with using beads and/or buttons in your quilting and quilting art.
I’ve asked:  Do you use beads and buttons […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

October 5th, 2007

Beading Retreats…Do Quilters Attend These?

Cyndi at Layers Upon Layers announced, “I’m going on a beading retreat.“ 
Now I’ve heard of many types of retreats, but never one for beaders before.  I’m looking forward to Cyndi’s report about her trip to this event about halfway across the USA from where she lives.
Quilters have begun to find beads important as embellishments in their […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments

June 24th, 2007

Button! Button! Quilters Are Using More Buttons

           Quilters and fabric artists find buttons a popular embellishment in their work.  Some may sew on an occasional button.  Others practically cover their piece with these interesting attachments.
I’ve always enjoyed collecting buttons, ever since I explored my grandmother’s and mother’s button jars.  In days ago, ladies didn’t run to the store for buttons.  They […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments